For the first time ever, Dozer has agreed to sit down with me for a candid interview to share an insight into his life.
In this explosive interview that took place in his very own home, he spills the beans on what it’s really like to live the Life of Dozer!
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Dozer, it’s been a tumultuous year. What’s your take on COVID and how it’s affected your life in 2020?
COVID? What is that, a new snack? I don’t recall getting any.
Errr, no. It’s that world-devastating-virus, the reason your mum has been at home with you 99% of this year. You didn’t notice?
Oh. I thought that was just because she wanted to hang with me. I really was not complaining that she didn’t travel overseas this year.
Though having said that, I do miss my own vacations at the golden retriever boarders’ place…
OK. Well, let’s move onto a topic you are more knowledgable about. I’m fascinated by this job you do – Official Taste Tester. What are your key responsibilities?
My job is to taste food made by my mum that she is considering sharing on this website, and to give honest, objective feedback.
What an interesting job! Do you have any formal qualifications?
No, it’s something I have a natural talent for, and a field that I have always been very interested in.
I do work hard on self education every day, seeking every opportunity to hone my skills and expand my palette, from breakfast, lunch to dinner, from anyone, anywhere. See?
And do you consider yourself a high performer employee?
[Chest puffs with pride] I’ve been told by my mum that my eagerness is commendable and that my passion for food is unrivalled.
She has also praised me for the speed at which I do my job ie. eating the food I am sampling. I am fast!
Your mum cooks a LOT. Do you get to taste test a lot?
Not as much as I am willing to do, that’s for sure. I feel like my mum is suppressing my ability to do my job to the fullest of my abilities.
I’m not sure what you mean. Can you expand on this?
For example, she makes a roast beef. I am the RecipeTin Eats Official Taste Tester. My job is to TASTE IT. Yet, I get nothing more than a tiny sliver. How am I to determine if it is a good recipe or not without a sufficient quantity to sample??
Well Dozer, word on the grapevine is that you think EVERYTHING tastes good…
Tabloid lies! I have a very sophisticated palette. Like – kale. YUCK! Pork crackling. YUM! See?
Err, yes. Excellent examples. So – moving on.
Low point of 2020?
The Mystery Tummy Pain of 2020. Ooooh, that was so painful, I was hiding in far corners of the house curled up in pain. I’m so lucky my mum got me to the emergency hospital so quickly. They thought it was something scary when they started doing tests on me. It turned out to be….well, just gastro.
Wait – so everyone was super stressed about you being seriously sick and it was just gastro? Sounds like a case of Tummy Man Flu, if you ask me…..
[Sulking tone] It was BAD, I’m telling you. Even the vet thought I was like DYING of something nasty! I even turned down roast chicken. Everybody knows that’s my all time favourite food!
Plus, they shaved me to do scans. My privates were exposed for all the world to see. My mum had to use the Modesty Flowers on my photos for weeks!!
High point of 2020?
That Perfect Day, when I bounded out of bed at 6 am, my mum prepared my home cooked meal straight away, then we went off to the dog beach to play with my friends. Came home to a warm shower, snoozed in the sun to dry off.
Chased birds in the backyard, chatted to my neighbours’ dog through a hole in the fence, rolled around on the grass, played with my toys.
Finished off the day with a swim in the pool followed by a big juicy bone, homemade dinner then off to bed.
Sounds delightful Dozer. And when was this Perfect Day?
Yesterday! And the day before. Wait, and the day before that, and the day before that….. 😇
So basically you mean every day is a Perfect Day. That is Life of Dozer!!
What would you say your greatest asset is?
My looks. I’ve been known to make grown men give up an entire drumstick using just my looks.
And finally, I think it’s fitting to finish with this question: Best food memory of 2020?
That time mum was teasing me, showing me a Custard Tart she made with no intention of sharing it with me. Then she dropped it. #Karma
Ha ha! You certainly seem to live a charmed life Dozer!
Thank you for taking the time to chat to me. We look forward to seeing what 2021 holds for Life of Dozer!
Happy New Year everyone! Usually, I’d see out a year with a post filled with party foods to celebrate New Years’ Eve. But given this year will be (very!) quiet for many of us, I thought I’d do something a little different.
Hopefully it gave you a bit of a laugh!
I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I won’t miss 2020. We’ve got more challenges ahead in 2021, but surely things can only go one way – UP!
Here’s to better times ahead! Keep smiling, stay safe, and sending big (virtual) hugs to you all!
– Nagi & Dozer xx
Loved the interview!! Thank you Dozer and Nagios. Here’s to a better year in 2021
Thank you so much for the hilarious interview with Dozer. It made my day. Love you both; stay safe and Happy New Year!
I do so enjoy your posts of Dozer! He lives a charmed life for sure! 😉 And your recipes are always perfect, Nagi! Thank you for being such a bright spot in such a sad and uncertain year….❤️
Happy New Years to you Nagi and Dozer! Tomorrow My Luc (blue heeler/yellow lab) will turn 5 and he gets a plate of meatballs for his birthday dinner. Love your site and Dozer pictures. Wishing you the best for 2021 from the Treasure Coast of Florida, USA!
It is Dec 31, 10:43 am here so birthday is Ne Years Day just to clarify.
Love Golden’s and loved your interview with dozer! Lucky dog! I have a Westie ! She ears well too!! Happy New Year from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada!
Fun way to finish off an incredibly stressful year for so many people. That Dozer sure is a character and so is his mom. Thanks for finishing out 2020 with some humor!
This was the highlight of my day!
Thank you so much.
Stay safe.
Oh, you mean this wasn’t a real interview? I was beginning to think he is smarter than most humans I know. Well, that opinion hasn’t changed after learning the truth. Dozer rules! By the way, any chance you will become a grandma any time soon. I’m sure he would be a wonderful daddy and look at all the fun you would have spoiling your grandchildren. Wishing you and Dozer a very, very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Cheers!
Loved Dozer’s take on 2020 🙂
Wishing you both a happy & healthy 2021 and do keep those recipes coming….
Thank you so much for your post today!! I really needed to read an uplifting story. Hope you have a good New Year with lots of fun and food.
What a great way to end the year. Give Dozer a heartfelt hug for me and one for you too. Happy New Year.
This post was so much fun! Happy New Year to you and your hilarious star!
Fantastic interview! Love the magazine cover! Dozer is my favorite celebrity dog. I love your website, but I must confess I look at it first to see what Dozer is up to. I agree with Dozer though, your recipes are wonderful.
Love you Dozer !!!!!!!
from San Juan, Puerto Rico !!!
Here’s to a great year ahead!! Virtual hugs to you and Dozer.
Happy Eating!!
Love you Dozer !!!!!!!
Loved the interview !
Hi Nagi and Dozer I hope 2021
Is one. If the best. F or. You both. Thank you for making this past year much. Better. For all of us with your cheerful presence and recipes to especially help us. In Victoria.
Fond regards,
Merle
It is winter here in Canada so I always look to your emails and recipes to brighten up my day! You have never disappointed me! Hugs for Dozer and you (in that order! HaHa)
Lovely article, well done, had me grinning the entire way thru. I’m sure big syndicates will be banging on your door. Not sure if it is Dozer they want or you, but all’s good!
Made me look at my calender when I saw everyone’s post was Jan. 1st. As Michelle posted, not yet here in Canada!
Best of the New Year to you and yours!